by trade or by profession

[JACEK1]

Hello.

What is the difference between "by trade" and "by profession"?


I am a baker by trade.


I am a chief accountantant.


Do we use "by trade" when a blue collar worker is implied and do we employ "by profession" when a white collar worker is inferred?


Thank you.

 

[teechar]

Basically, yes.

 

[JACEK1]

That brings me to the following conclusion: in the case of poorly skilled or unskilled workers, we say "by trade" whereas in the case of highy skilled workers, we say "by profession".

 

[jutfrank]

I would say that both terms imply training and skills.